Contemporary Art Blog by Micci Cohan

Paintings Up At Mission Cafe, March 5th New York City

Micci Cohan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:50:52 +0000

I’ve just gotten back from hanging eight paintings up at Mission Cafe on 2nd Ave between 4rth and 5th street. This Cafe has such a great vibe, it’s laid back, super friendly, and really affordable. When was the last time you walked in a place and the waitress shouted over some heads, “Hi! How are [...]

A MUST SEE! The Museum of Arts and Design Presents “Slash: Paper Under the Knife”

Micci Cohan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:40:18 +0000

OK Guys! Currently at The Museum of Arts and Design there is a not to be missed group show dedicated to the phenomenon of cut paper in contemporary art. It’s only open until April 4th so hurry! You don’t want to miss this incredible collection of the most stunning paper art. These works are slashed, [...]

New Painting,Swank Street

Micci Cohan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:05:44 +0000

Swank Street, mixed media on paper, 44 x 30 inches, 2010

Empire State Of Mind

Micci Cohan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:42:03 +0000

Hey Folks! Couple of things: First I can’t stop singing the chorus from Jay Z’s song, Empire State of Mind. In New York, Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, Theres nothing you can’t do, Now you’re in New York, These streets will make you feel brand new, The lights will inspire you, Lets here it for New York, New York, New [...]

New Jewelry Now Up In Store!

Micci Cohan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:19:14 +0000

I finally found the time to get new pieces up in my Etsy store ! With all the snow lately and being inside so much I just couldn’t put those pliers down, went on a necklace marathon of some kind I guess. I will be adding more pieces within the next week so [...]

My Fav Video Of 2009/Fever Ray’s,When I Grow Up

Micci Cohan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:51:00 +0000

I had wanted to post this captivating video by one of my favorite bands, Fever Ray for a long time now. “When I Grow Up”, by Danish director, Martin de Thurah, is a dark and dreary video in that beautiful and alarming way, it’s the perfect song for this day when outside my window [...]

Steady Now

Micci Cohan — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:36:37 +0000

Here’s another collage I just put up on Etsy. This month has been the month of finishing up pieces been looking at far too long just sitting there begging to be finished. I’ve been working on some new jewelry pieces that I’ll soon be putting up on Etsy too.

New Pieces up in Etsy Store

Micci Cohan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:58:37 +0000

The Blaze Trekker,2010 Rise and Stride, 2010

Sista, Sista, How I luv Ya!

Micci Cohan — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:51:00 +0000

I took this of my sister Colleen a while ago and really love how it captures the truly radiant being she is. In July 2007 she gave me an amazing wedding party with just the family there and it really felt like I was dreaming all day, that’s how beautiful it was. She has [...]

Iggy and Debbie, Toronto ‘77

Micci Cohan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:52:08 +0000

After I finished the last Iggy book by Paul Trynka I decided to finally finish up this painting lying around of him and Debbie Harry hanging out in the dressing room backstage. It was 1977 and Blondie was on tour with Iggy in Toronto. Bob Gruen took the original photograph which I painted from.